TRAFFIC ALERT FOR WEEK OF JULY 9-13, 2012Highway work zones in the Staunton District

STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that might affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district is comprised of 11 counties, Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Augusta, Highland, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren and Clarke. Work scheduled is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. Also, when traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures.

Primary Roads
* Main Street (Route 60, Clifton Forge) – Smith Creek Bridge replacement project – Main Street, westbound from the intersection of Ridgeway Street to Commercial Avenue will be closed September 8, 2011 to October 12, 2012. Westbound traffic will detour onto Ridgeway Street. Ridgway Street, eastbound and westbound, will have two-way traffic during this time. Bridge construction will occur from September 19, 2011 to October 12, 2012. Main Street closed between Route 60/220 and Commercial Avenue. Detour signs through the area using Business Route 60 and West Ridgeway Street.
* Various roads – Brush cutting. Flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Secondary Roads
* Route 633 – Replacement of Cowpasture River Bridge and approaches from 1.46 miles south of Route 634 to 1.14 miles south of Route 634. Flagger traffic control, Monday to Sunday. Estimated completion is May 17, 2013.
* Various roads – Patching and pipe installation. Flagger traffic control, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Interstate 81
* Mile marker 173 to 205, northbound and southbound – Debris removal, ditch repair, sign work and rock removal from shoulders. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Mile marker 195.6 to 202.5, northbound – Truck climbing lane project. On July 9, 10, 11 and 12 from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. there will be a right-lane closure northbound from mile marker 199 to mile marker 202.5. The exit ramp and on-ramp at exit 200 will also be closed during this period. Crews will be moving barriers in this location.

HIGHLAND COUNTY
Primary Roads
* Route 250 – Replacement of bridge over Crab Run in McDowell, from 0.01 mile east of Route 645 to 0.014 miles west of Route 654 (Doe Hill Road). Single-lane traffic with 14-foot width restriction and three-way traffic signal at Route 250 and intersection of Route 654. Flagger traffic control at various locations when needed. Work may take place 24 hours-a-day. Speed limit reduced to 25 mph. Estimated completion is October.
* Various roads – Mowing and plant mix repairs, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Secondary Roads
* Route 623 – Back Road Project. Construction of new alignment Route 638 and Route 623. Daily blasting operations will occur. Traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to7 p.m. Estimated completion is fall 2012.
* Route 1041 – Paving operations in Town of New Market. Work begins on July 5 and will be weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Flagger traffic control. Completion is July 9.
* Route 1044 – Paving operations in Town of New Market. Work begins on July 5 and will be weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Flagger traffic control. Completion is July 9.
* Route 1045 – Paving operations in Town of New Market. Work begins on July 5 and will be weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Flagger traffic control. Completion is July 9.
* Route 1046 – Paving operations in Town of New Market. Work begins on July 5 and will be weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Flagger traffic control. Completion is July 9.
* (NEW) Various roads – Bridge cleaning. Single-lane traffic controlled by arrow board and signs. Monday to Friday, 7 p.m. to 6 p.m.
* Various roads – Debris cleanup.
* Various roads – Utility tree trimming. Flagger traffic control during daylight hours, Monday to Friday.

Primary Roads.
* Route 522 – Paving from Front Royal Town Limits to Rappahannock County Line, paving operations, Monday through Friday, 8pm to 8am. Traffic to be controlled by flaggers and pilot vehicle. Estimated completion is August 3, 2012.
* Route 340 - Paving from Front Royal Town Limits to Route 619, north and south, Monday through Friday, 7pm to 8am. Alternating lane closures. Estimated completion is July 20, 2012.

Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones.

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